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Compared to that, pseudoscience doesn’t have evidence backing it and is almost always based on flimsy ideas. To understand the difference between what information’s real and what’s fake, Bored Panda reached out to Paul M. Sutter. He is a theoretical cosmologist, NASA advisor, and author of a book called ‘Rescuing Science: Restoring Trust in an Age of Doubt.’
The most important thing Paul told us about pseudoscience is that it “takes the surface tools of science, like complex jargon and fancy equipment, but misses the deeper soul, like skepticism and openness.”
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That’s why we also contacted Melanie Trecek-King to share her views on this topic. Melanie is a speaker, writer, educator, and consultant specializing in critical thinking, information literacy, and science literacy. She is the creator of Thinking Is Power—which empowers individuals with skills to make better decisions and protect themselves from misinformation.
She is also an associate professor of biology at Massasoit Community College, the education director for the Mental Immunity Project and CIRCE (Cognitive Immunology Research Collaborative), and a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
Melanie explained that “pseudoscience masquerades as science but doesn’t adhere to the rigorous processes that make science reliable. Pseudoscience is widespread and can be dangerous. To protect ourselves, we must understand its characteristics and why we’re vulnerable to it.”
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“By using overly broad statements (promotes vibrant health and wellness) or appealing to energies or spiritual forces (rebalances the body’s energy fields), pseudoscientific claims are difficult or impossible to verify. Pseudoscience promoters create an aura of mystery and encourage us to interpret their claims based on our hopes and desires,” Melanie explained.
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“Remember, true scientific claims are supported by rigorous evidence and are open to scrutiny and debate. By being aware of how pseudoscience can fool us, we can better protect ourselves from falling prey to its deceptive allure,” she added.
Let us know if you’ve got any examples of things that sound like pseudoscience but actually aren’t. Be warned: diligent Pandas will definitely fact-check you!
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